Squat / Strength

[WILLGETNICE]

Just wondering how I measure up for strength and the weight I'm using for squats.

1 Warm up set - 135 lbs.
4 Work sets - 185, 195, 205 lbs.

Another thing, I get really out of breath and sweat like a pig doing squats. I'm sure I could be doing more weight and more reps if i didn't get so winded and light headed, does this happen to anyone else. I've heard if you're kind of naseaus after a leg workout it means you worked them good, but it seems like immediately after I finish my last set I'm so light headed.

[drew]

Use less reps and more weight. ALways be mindful of your form. Keep a pail nearby for vomiting. Anyone who squats heavy will vomit from them at least once.

Keep squatting. Always tell yourself that you can squat more, and always try. You'll be amazed.

[Canadian Crippler]

If you're doing 4 heavy work sets, there's no question that you should feel worn out by even the 3rd. The squat involves almost your whole body in some fasion, which is why many people will only work up to 1 heavy set on their heavy days.

[MixmasterNash]

Just wondering how I measure up for strength and the weight I'm using for squats.

1 Warm up set - 135 lbs.
4 Work sets - 185, 195, 205 lbs.

What's the 4th work set weight, and how many reps are you doing?

Also, you need a better warmup, if squats are the first thing in your workout.

The horrible, typical, 135lb warmup is just plain bad. You'd be much better off with a more progressive warmup. E.g., bodyweight range of motion squats and lunges, a few reps with the bar, 95x5, 135x3, 155x2, then take a bit of rest and then proceed with your work sets at 185.



"Another thing, I get really out of breath and sweat like a pig doing squats."

Welcome to squatting.

[DNL]

what rep scheme do you use for your work sets Mix?

[HahnB]

How deep are you going?

[Guido]

Just wondering how I measure up for strength and the weight I'm using for squats.

1 Warm up set - 135 lbs.
4 Work sets - 185, 195, 205 lbs.
Umm, like he said, how deep are you going? For ATF, that's pretty decent. For regular parallel squats that not that great.

Oh yeah, the lightheadedness thing is typical. That just means you worked hard enough. :)

[TOBART]

I'm doing similar for warmups, my last squat workout I did this

45 x 12+ (+ meaning I could do a lot more but I stopped)
135 x 12+
185 x 10+
225 x 10
235 x 7
245 x 6
185 x 10

All were ATF and I believe I felt like dieing afterwards. This rep / weight sceme seems to work well for me. I've tried doing less reps with the lighter weights for warmup and it just doesn't work as good for me. I'm 140lbs right now btw.

[WILLGETNICE]

The 4th work set is the same weight, 205. I do that weight for my 3rd and last set.

I go farther down than one would for box squats but my butt doesn't touch the floor, I guess pretty deep.

I usually take a rest of about 3-5 minutes between sets, usually takes at least that to catch my breath.

Hope that helps. Thanks for the replies thus far.

[Max-Mex]

Just wondering how I measure up for strength and the weight I'm using for squats.

1 Warm up set - 135 lbs.
4 Work sets - 185, 195, 205 lbs.

Another thing, I get really out of breath and sweat like a pig doing squats. I'm sure I could be doing more weight and more reps if i didn't get so winded and light headed, does this happen to anyone else. I've heard if you're kind of naseaus after a leg workout it means you worked them good, but it seems like immediately after I finish my last set I'm so light headed.


Not enough warmup. Bad for your joints and muscles. I make sure I do at least 10 mins of avg intesenity cardio (at least 130 bpm). Also, I do 6 warmup sets that progress in weight to my workout weight.

If you sweat, it's not a bad thing. If you feel light headed, just be sure you are getting a good inhale and exhale at the right times (inhale before going down, exhale when at the top).

[WILLGETNICE]

Not enough warmup. Bad for your joints and muscles. I make sure I do at least 10 mins of avg intesenity cardio (at least 130 bpm). Also, I do 6 warmup sets that progress in weight to my workout weight.

If you sweat, it's not a bad thing. If you feel light headed, just be sure you are getting a good inhale and exhale at the right times (inhale before going down, exhale when at the top).

I really try and focus on my breathing, but regardless it seems like I'm just so out of breath at the end of a set. As far as sweating, I think I just sweat more than the average guy regardless of workout, so for an intense leg workout you can imagine the sweat I'm pouring out lol. I usually do 10 minutes of a light walk/jog before any workout, should I be warming up my legs more for my leg day? Thanks for the replies.